Thank you, Mr. Chair, and my thanks to our guests from the Republic of Germany.
Canada is moving towards increased border security and the use of biometrics. But my first question has to do with the electronic passport that you introduced in November 2007. I believe it was to help your government prevent fraud and security risks. I'm wondering if you could talk a little bit about that. How has the electronic passport for foreigners, refugees, and stateless individuals helped your government prevent fraud and security risks?